Stories by Austin Blake

Apple’s first in-house modem, the C1, is now being tested in the iPhone 16e, and early results suggest its performance varies depending on the network. Testing from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, shared with iPhone in Canada, shows that while the modem performs well in some situations, it falls short in others when compared to the Qualcomm-powered...

Google has rolled out a new feature allowing kids to make digital payments and store passes using Google Wallet. The feature is available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Spain, and Poland, but not in Canada yet, sadly. With parental supervision, children can now use Google Wallet on Android devices to tap and pay in stores,...

LEGO and The Pokémon Company have announced a multi-year partnership to bring LEGO Pokémon sets to fans for the first time, launching in 2026. This collaboration will allow Pokémon fans to build their favourite Pokémon in LEGO form, combining the creativity of LEGO bricks with the adventure of Pokémon training. "We are thrilled to be...

Last week, we told you about new plan changes from Rogers, Telus and Bell for their Canada-US-Mexico plans. Again, we are seeing changes from Bell to match Telus and Rogers, as a new $55/125GB Canada-US-Mexico plan has emerged. Check out Bell's plans below (new activations only): $49/100GB $55/125GB (new) $60/150GB Canada-USA $75/200GB Canada-USA-Mexico You need...

Telus-owned Public Mobile recently launched a 20GB Canada-US-Mexico 5G promo plan, priced at $29 per month. This plan was set to expire on March 17, but it has since been extended by one more week, now ending on March 24. The $29/20GB plan includes talk, text and data in Canada, US and Mexico, while it...

Apple has launched the Zens Quattro Charger Pro 4, a premium wireless charging station that can power up to four devices at once (via MacRumors). Available exclusively on Apple.ca for a hefty $199 in Canada, this charging hub offers a clutter-free way to charge multiple devices at home. It looks like a two-level parking garage...

Rogers-owned Fido customers will soon see a price hike in their mobile plans, if you’re one of the lucky ones. The company has announced it will increase monthly fees by $3 (plus tax) starting on or after April 8, 2025. Fido customers were notified in the mobile app, as shared by users on Reddit. Fido...

Back in November of last year, it was reported that Canada Post was set to launch bank accounts with no fees, and it has officially debuted today. Canada Post has introduced the MyMoney Account, a new spending and savings option now available to Canadians nationwide. Offered in partnership with Canadian fin-tech KOHO, the account includes...

We now have some more details about Apple’s rumoured iPhone 17 ‘Air', according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his PowerOn newsletter. The iPhone 17 ‘Air' will be thinner than current models, reducing its depth by about 2 millimetres, roughly a 20% decrease. Despite its slimmer build, Apple is aiming to maintain battery life that's comparable...

Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is here, boasting faster performance, a better camera, and a surprising $100 USD price cut (well, $50 in Canada). But if you’re hoping for easier repairs, don’t hold your breath. According to iFixit’s Elizabeth Chamberlain, Apple’s latest laptop is still a frustrating mess when it comes to fixing it. The...

Police in Gatineau have issued a warning about reports of suspicious individuals posing as telecom representatives in local neighbourhoods. Gatineau Police said on Wednesday on X, "We have received complaints indicating that fake representatives from a telecommunications company are going around the streets of Gatineau.” Authorities urged residents who may have witnessed suspicious activity, or...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has revamped its 4G and 5G plans slightly today, now debuting a new 20GB 5G plan that includes Canada-US-Mexico for talk, text and data. Check out the Public Mobile plans as of today, March 13, below... Public Mobile 5G Plans (Canada-US-Mexico): $29/20GB + 100 international minutes $35/60GB + 500 international minutes $45/80GB...